El Cortez Main Kitchen, 600 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV - Special Kitchen inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: El Cortez Main Kitchen
Type: Special Kitchen
Address: 600 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5614
Total inspections: 83
Last inspection: 06/23/15
Grade
A

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Grade

  • Non-PHF labeled/dated/not spoiled/within shelf-life. Food stored off-floor. Retail chemical storage.
  • Ware washing facilities approved, adequate, properly constructed, maintained & operated.
  • Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  • Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
06/23/15Routine InspectionA
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
08/18/14Routine InspectionA
  • PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
04/22/13Routine InspectionA
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing kitchenware approved, adequate, properly constructed, maintained and operated.
  • Appropriate sanitizer test kits provided and used. Ware washing thermometer(s) as required. Wiping cloths & linens stored and used properly.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
05/01/12Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/06/11Routine InspectionA
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
06/17/10Routine InspectionA
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
02/26/09Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
07/30/08Routine InspectionA
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
06/26/07Routine InspectionA
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
10/20/06Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
10/13/06Routine InspectionB
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
02/16/06Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
08/12/05Routine InspectionA
  • Accurate thermometers, chemical tests kits, and/or pressure gauges not present and/or working.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
02/25/05Routine InspectionA
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
02/17/05Routine InspectionC
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
04/27/04Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
08/28/03Routine InspectionA
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Potentially hazardous foods not kept at 40°
02/03/03Routine InspectionA
  • Potentially hazardous foods not kept at 40°
10/14/02Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
07/19/02Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
04/15/02Routine InspectionA
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Unacceptable hygienic practices
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
01/03/02Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
04/11/01Routine InspectionA
  • Potentially hazardous foods improperly thawed.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
12/19/00Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/09/00Epidemiological InvestigationA
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
01/12/00Routine InspectionA
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
10/15/99Routine InspectionA
  • Potentially hazardous foods not kept at 40°
07/08/99Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
04/05/99Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/05/99Routine InspectionA
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
08/26/98Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
05/08/98Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
01/21/98Routine InspectionA
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
10/07/97Routine InspectionA
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
06/27/97Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
03/19/97Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
12/18/96Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
08/29/96Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
05/20/96Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
02/13/96Routine InspectionA
  • Potentially hazardous salads and/or fillings not made with prechilled ingredients.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
11/09/95Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
07/17/95Routine InspectionA
  • Toilet facilities for employees inadequate, inconvenient, unclean and/or not in good repair. Covered trash cans not provided. Doors not self-closing.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
03/23/95Routine InspectionA
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
11/03/94Routine InspectionA
  • Living quarters not completely separated from food service. Infant or child care allowed. Premises not maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment and/or personal effects.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
08/04/94Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
06/01/94Routine InspectionA
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
03/16/94Routine InspectionA
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
09/29/93Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/19/93Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
06/25/93Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/05/93Epidemiological InvestigationB
  • Potentially hazardous salads and/or fillings not made with prechilled ingredients.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
02/25/93Routine InspectionA
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
01/21/93Epidemiological InvestigationA
  • Potentially hazardous salads and/or fillings not made with prechilled ingredients.
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
01/14/93Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/13/92Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/14/92Routine InspectionA
  • Potentially hazardous salads and/or fillings not made with prechilled ingredients.
07/17/92Routine InspectionA
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
05/26/92Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
04/13/92Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
02/06/92Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/23/91Epidemiological InvestigationA
  • Potentially hazardous salads and/or fillings not made with prechilled ingredients.
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
12/09/91Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/23/91Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/27/91Epidemiological InvestigationA
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
08/19/91Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/11/91Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
05/29/91Epidemiological InvestigationA
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
04/02/91Routine InspectionA
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Non-compliant with Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483 regarding smoking.
01/11/91Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
11/05/90Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
09/20/90Routine InspectionA
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
08/14/90Routine InspectionA
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
07/10/90Routine InspectionA
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
05/23/90Routine InspectionA
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
03/12/90Routine InspectionA
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
02/13/90Routine InspectionA
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
01/02/90Epidemiological InvestigationA
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
12/13/89Routine InspectionA
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
11/29/89Routine InspectionA
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
10/23/89Routine InspectionA
  • Potentially hazardous salads and/or fillings not made with prechilled ingredients.
09/19/89Routine InspectionA
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/14/89Epidemiological InvestigationB
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
08/09/89Routine InspectionA

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